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Anonymous
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No.155000
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Anonymous
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No.156889
156890
>>156888
He smiles,
“Silver Heel”

He has to wait a while, but High Sewn comes back with the vest. He puts it on. It actually does look impressive on him. He needs the fedora, but it makes a difference over his light brown fur and darker brown mane.
Amber Sunset
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No.156890
156891
>>156889
"There you go Silver, you look dapper now," she cheerfully mentions.
Anonymous
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No.156891
156892
>>156890
He smiles back confidently,
“Do you have a coltfriend?” He asks
Amber Sunset
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No.156892
156893
>>156891
She nods. "Yes, I do, and he's quite sweet," she says simply.
Anonymous
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No.156893
156894
>>156892
"Too bad" He says, and turns to leave, wearing his new vest
Amber Sunset
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No.156894
156895
>>156893
Well, she secured a good sale. That's something to be proud of.
Anonymous
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No.156895
156896
>>156894
Indeed. Guy is demonstrating just a bit of coldness again, and High Sewn has been doing her own thing. Mostly the afternoon is uneventful. Things happen, to be sure, but nothing so dramatic as the Friday before.
Amber Sunset
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No.156896
156897
>>156895
Amber patiently waits until the end of her shift, taking care of anything that needs to get done in the meantime.
Anonymous
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No.156897
156898
>>156896
And Amber survives until the end of her shift.
Amber Sunset
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No.156898
156899
>>156897
She asks High Sewn, "Ma'am, when can I receive my pay?" with a concerned face and tone of voice. After all, this influences whether she has to survive off scraps.
Anonymous
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No.156899
156900
>>156898
She looks over to Amber
"Standard pay period is every two weeks" she answers
Amber Sunset
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No.156900
156901
>>156899
"So…at the end of this week?" she asks, evidently disappointed.
Anonymous
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No.156901
156902
>>156900
"Or the end of next week" she says
Amber Sunset
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No.156902
156903
>>156901
"I'd prefer this week…" she grumbles. "See you tomorrow," the filly says as she starts to walk off.
Anonymous
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No.156903
156904
>>156902
She simply stares at Amber wordlessly as she walk off
Amber Sunset
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No.156904
156905
>>156903
With not much else to do, she goes onto her next job. There she plans to finish her letter.

I have to sleep now
Anonymous
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No.156905
156906
>>156904
Directly to the restaurant?
Amber Sunset
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No.156906
156907
>>156905
Yes
Anonymous
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No.156907
156908
>>156906
https://youtu.be/uMa6ot8g3JM

Week night. Salt Mixer will be working the bar, De Sew and Melon Mangrove are working again. And Mustard Trim
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156908
156909
>>156907
Before Amber starts, she takes the time to write out the rest of her letter.

At the restaurant I work at I've met a very nice colt named Mustard Trim, who is my age and of a similar coloration, though his mane and coat are darker and he has blue eyes. He works very hard as a waiter there at the same times I work as hostess, not to mention he's studying in school to become a carpenter. Mustard has been sweet and honest, and this Sunday I went to church with his family and stayed for lunch and dinner. He has a big sister named Veneer, who is only one year older than him, and his mother Dahlia Day works in assembling typewriters to support the both of them. Mustard lost his brother and father in the war and I feel terribly sorry for this family. Mrs. Dahlia is pushing her son to start a family, and I've entertained the thought of marrying Mustard though it's so sudden. Would I be too hasty? What are some things I should look for or ask about before agreeing to it?

Amber considers tying in her experiences at the Club Maurice, the pool or the cliffs with Mustard. However, she's unsure how her parents would react to simply finding out she has a coltfriend already, let alone any of the more intimate things she has done with him since. Also, it would mess up the pacing and she's running out of room on this sheet of paper.

I am already settled in comfortably and am learning to adapt to Baltimare's strangeness. Don't worry about me, I am keeping myself safe. How are you doing? How is Myrtle, (her sister) her house and foal? How is Grange (her brother) doing? Already it seems like city life is moving so fast compared to farm life back home, but please keep me updated. I love you and I'm keeping you in my prayers!

Love,
Amber

P.S. it's not much, but here's some of the first bits I've earned. I promise to send more appreciable amounts soon.


She folds the letter around a ten-bit bill and places it in an envelope, sealing it shut. She addresses it to Heath Recusal and Amber Note, writes down her old address and puts a stamp on it. She'll deliver it later.
Anonymous
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No.156909
156910
>>156908
D'awwwww!
A. Cute.

Amber has the letter in hoof. As she finishes writing it, a familiar pony walks up next to her.

"Hello Amber."
It's Mustard Trim
Amber Sunset
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No.156910
156911
>>156909
Still holding the pen in her mouth, she throws her forelegs around him in a tender hug.

"Hmlo, Mmstrd!" She grabs the pen out of her mouth. "How was your day today?"
Anonymous
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No.156911
156912
>>156910
If it was Amber's intent to avoid a public display of affection, she fails. Mustard Trim immediately moves his own hooves around her in a somewhat tight hug, and the two are quickly standing on their hindlegs, supported by each other.
"It was okay. I had a Physics quiz in the morning. It's much better now that I see you" he says
Amber Sunset
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No.156912
156913
>>156911
She rubs his back a little. "How did it go?"
Anonymous
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No.156913
156914
>>156912
“The physics quiz? It was miserable.”
He starts nuzzling her neck.
Amber Sunset
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No.156914
156915
>>156913
She hugs him a bit tighter. "I'm sorry I wasn't able to help you with that," she says morosely.
Anonymous
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No.156915
156916
>>156914
He starts to pull away.
“Why did you leave last night?” He asks sadly
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156916
156917
>>156915
She pulls away and stands on four legs again. "Well…" she says awkwardly, "I was there all day, and I loved staying with your family, but I really did have to get things done for the evening. Also, you looked like you wanted to be left alone then…."
Anonymous
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No.156917
156918
>>156916
His ears go down, and he frowns
“Okay…” he looks down
“You missed Solo Mare Cane.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156918
156919
>>156917
"Ooh, what was that like?"
Anonymous
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No.156919
156920
>>156918
“Well, she. By she I mean the Inquisitor, Solo Mare Cane. She went to the village where the Magistrate said he thought there was a witch cult. And they’d take visitors to the village and kill them. So she investigated. But if turns out the magistrate had evil plans of his own. You should have listened to it with us. I thought you would stay for it….”
Amber Sunset
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No.156920
156921
>>156919
Her ears dip down, disappointed. "I was going to…shame I missed it, sounded like fun."
Anonymous
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No.156921
156922
>>156920
sad pony noises
He looks up at her with sad eyes, and drooping ears
"I was hoping for more time with you today" he says
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156922
156923
>>156921
She smiles reassuringly at him.

"It's okay, we'll be able to see each together this whole evening. And maybe after work…," she winks.
Anonymous
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No.156923
156924
>>156922
He smiles, and wags his tail
“Okay.” He closes his eyes, and nuzzles her again
Amber Sunset
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No.156924
156925
>>156923
She nuzzles him back. "Talk to you later."

What is the hostess station like again? It's by the entrance, what's the lighting and space like?
Anonymous
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No.156925
156926
>>156924
And he is dismissed.

Podium. By the entrance, with a little open space off to the left and right. A small amount behind, though there are tables. Lighting includes some natural sunlight from outside, and yellow indoor light. It isn’t perfectly illuminated, snd is a bit dim at night.
Amber Sunset
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No.156926
156927
>>156925
That's fine, she takes her station with a smile, though her stomach grumbles, and waits for customers.
Anonymous
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No.156927
156928
>>156926
Monday nights aren’t especially busy. The restaurant is again manned, er, ponied by Saltlick at the bar, Melon Mangrove in her familiar section upfront, De Sew in her section in the back, and Mustard Trim awkwardly taking the tables of the big parties and the high tops in the back. There’s a statement by Salt Mixer that single stallions go to Melon Mangrove (when they don’t head to the bar), big parties go to Mustard Trim, those with children go to Mustard Trim, couples without children go to De Sew, and generally to grant requests for a specific waiter, which is almost always De Sew. More or less it’s the same situation as Amber’s first night.

Amber is taunted by the smell of fresh bread, of spicy goulash, baked sandwiches, and boiled fries. The whole night.
Amber Sunset
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No.156928
156929
>>156927
She keeps these instructions in mind and repeats them to herself. The temptation of delicious food spoils her mood somewhat, but she stays cordial to the customers and directs them to their specific places, a bit more adeptly than last week. Less business definitely helps.
Anonymous
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No.156929
156930
>>156928
A pair of single stallions who ask for De Sew.

A single, older stallion who does not go to the bar.

A young mare and stallion with one, two, three foals.

A slightly older Diamond Dog... female, you know the technical term, with four pups.

One elderly couple.

One middle aged mare, and an adolescent colt
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156930
156931
>>156929
The stallions go to De Sew.

The older stallion goes to Melon.

The family to Mustard.

The bitch to Mustard as well, with a wince once they're past.

The elderly couple go to De Sew.

The mare and her colt…well, he's old enough…but best to go to Mustard too.
Anonymous
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No.156931
156932
>>156930
3 Mustard 2 De Sew 1 Melon Mangrove...
Amber should remember that hostesses who under assign are hated for the lack of tipping customers, and those who over assign are hated for the excess of work. She will absolutely be judged. Mustard Trim has been forgiving because he's also new and low on the totem pole, she's friendly to him, they have similar backgrounds and age, and most likely he hoped to get under her tail. De Sew and Melon Mangrove, however, are a bit closer to Salt Mixer. Especially De Sew.

A few more tips Salt Mixer gives Amber:

Waterfront gang is generally understood to have its own restaurants they frequent. They don't show up here very often, and if they do, you don't necessarily know because they don't tell. But if you suspect you are dealing with them, be extra nice and courteous. More senior wait staff (De Sew is most senior) is preferred for these.

Baltimare Police Department Officers are a favored class who receive discounts. They come in single and in groups throughout the day, including and especially in non-busy hours. They are favored because they scare off potential rapscallions. They also come with families at night. They are both male and female, tending male.

Occupation Soldiers are very strongly liked by Salt Mixer, though De Sew and the other staff dislike them. They are almost always male, and they come usually in pairs or groups, sometimes with mares, usually without. They money and love spending it at the bar. Do not attempt to segregate them from single mares, they will notice and they will not like it. They usually go to the bar, but if they don't, let them have their backs to the wall and face entrances. Some patrons, especially older patrons, dislike occupation soldiers and should be segregated as you notice it.

In comes a charming stallion in a coat and fedora with a mare around him.

A single elderly mare.

A mare and two foals.

A colt, a stallion, and a zebra stallion (all within 4 years of each other in age)
Amber Sunset
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No.156932
156933 156934
>>156931
So many things for her to worry about…

The charming couple goes to De Sew.

The old mare to Melon.

The family to Mustard.

She asks the trio if they're all together, and if they'd like to go to the bar.
Anonymous
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No.156933
156934
>>156932
[1d2 = 1]
Anonymous
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No.156934
156935
>>156932
>>156933
Yes. They go to the bar.

A single Pegasus stallion in the uniform of an occupation soldier approaches. She smiles at Amber, says “Hello miss,” and after a moment, asks “what’s your name?””
Amber Sunset
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No.156935
156936
>>156934
stallion or mare?

Amber returns a small, polite smile. "Hello, my name is Amber, are you looking to have a table?"
Anonymous
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No.156936
156937
>>156935
Stallion. Tan. Early Twenties?

“Yes. Is Mustard Trim working tonight?”
Amber Sunset
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No.156937
156938
>>156936
She looks a little confused as to why Mustard is being mentioned by name. "He sure is, would you like him to be your waiter?"
Anonymous
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No.156938
156939
>>156937
“Yes ma’am” he says, tipping his hat. He does not take his hat off inside, which is normal for occupation soldiers, but generally not preferred. At least he doesn’t have a gun on him.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156939
156940
>>156938
She shows the mysterious soldier to one of Mustard's tables, keeping in mind that he should be facing the entrance and with a chair against the wall.
Anonymous
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No.156940
156941
>>156939
Mustard’s section includes the high top, so it isn’t precisely possible, but he goes along to the best approximate. He smiles and keeps his eyes on Amber most of the time.

An older stallion with a mare, and then another stallion.

Two couples, younger.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156941
156942
>>156940
The older couple and one other couple go to De Sew, the other couple to Melon. She asks the single stallion if he would like to go to the bar.
Anonymous
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No.156942
156943
>>156941
The stallion is with the other two.

Does Amber like sauerkraut? Potatoes? Sautéed onion? Well, she gets to smell it.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156943
156944
>>156942
Those delicious foods may not be the fanciest, but they might as well be. She tries to hide her mouth watering.
Anonymous
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No.156944
156945
>>156943
In any case, it’s been about 26 hours since Amber has eaten. She has 3 bits, no clean change of clothes, and no food at home.

Anyways… a tall pepper grey stallion in a trench coat and fedora cones in. Without being prompted, he asks for a booth.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156945
156946
>>156944
"Oh, of course…" He may just be the infamous Waterfront Gang she was told about. Just to be safe, she gives him one of De Sew's booths, if that's possible.
Anonymous
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No.156946
156947
>>156945
Yes. There are booths in De Sew’s section. The stallion wordlessly proceeds to the back.

Now, four well dressed stallions, one of whom stares at Amber with a smile.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156947
156948
>>156946
"Good evening, fellows," she greets them. "Would you like to visit our bar?"
Anonymous
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No.156948
156949
>>156947
“Yes”

“I think I want food”

And
“You’re a fine young filly”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156949
156950
>>156948
"Um, thank you," she replies, slightly embarrassed, to the last question. "The bar is just back there, tended by Salt Mixer. You can't miss her."
Anonymous
1c8f53c
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No.156950
156951
>>156949
“Okay, that sounds fine.”

“But I want food…”

“What are you doing later?”

A fourth stallion does not speak
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156951
156952
>>156950
Amber tries to remember if food is served at the bar. "I'll be busy all through this night."
Anonymous
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No.156952
156953
>>156951
I mean… actually it’s not clear.

“When you’re not busy, come over and I’ll buy you a drink.”
If Amber is curious, he’s an earth pony, grey, wearing a bowler hat, probably 20ish.

The fourth stallion speaks:
“I mean an appetizer wouldn’t hurt.”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156953
156954
>>156952
"I'm sure if you ask, food will be brought to you," she appeases with a nervous smile. She doesn't reply to the pony with the bowler hat.
Anonymous
1c8f53c
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No.156954
156956
>>156953
The first stallion
“Okay, we’ll go to the bar.”

Second stallion
“Okay, I guess that works.”

Third stallion:
“Just tell me what you want. I’ll get it for you. Don’t be shy.”

Second stallion again
“She’s not into you”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156956
156957
>>156954
"I'm fine, just go on ahead," she says.
Anonymous
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No.156957
156958
>>156956
Bowler hat pony frowns,
Fourth stallion:
“Bet you her coltfriend works the kitchen.”

Second stallion:
“Let’s at least start with bread.”

The first stallion is far ahead, but it seems that he can be heard saying “look at the ass on her!”

They all go ahead, past Amber.

De Sew works diligently, but has more than enough time to chat with interested tables. Melon Mangrove has a less busy section and is underworked, if anything. Mustard Trim has the most tables with the biggest parties and the neediest customers, and the least ability to handle it. He looks stressed and anxious.

Two single mares, slightly older (late twenties? 30s?) Walk in
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156958
156959
>>156957
Amber is relieved that the bothersome stallions have gone on. She greets the new entrants cheerfully. "Hello! Would you like a table or would you prefer the relaxing atmosphere of our bar?"
Anonymous
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No.156959
156960
>>156958
“A table” a yellow unicorn about the sand color as Amber answers.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156960
156961
>>156959
"Certainly!" she answers. She gives these to the care of Melon Mangrove.
Anonymous
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No.156961
156962
>>156960
A minor atonement

Amber is allowed to ease things down around 9 PM. It’s the beginning of the end of her shift
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156962
156963
>>156961
With her otherwise standing around, she looks back to see how Mustard is doing.
Anonymous
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No.156963
156964
0B8C8254-C3F8-4C21-9EC6-E15122CD84AC.jpeg
>>156962
He isn’t crying. So there’s that.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156964
156965
>>156963
It'll only get better from here, little pony.
Anonymous
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No.156965
156966
>>156964
It looks like he got an order wrong on one of the larger tables. Well, at least one larger order. So he’s frantically going back and forth between the kitchen and a table, often having to take other orders, remember them, forgets them out of stress… At least he’s getting practice for his next run. He almost has that kicked dog look.

Meanwhile, De Sew and Melon Mangrove are chatting it up with a couple stallions.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156966
156967
>>156965
I really should have given that mother and her son to Melon, shouldn't I? She hopes Mustard won't be mad because of this.
Anonymous
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No.156967
156968
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>>156966
He sits down at a table, places his hoof over his face, winces, and sits there fir like a minute. After that minute, he returns to kitchen with several plates.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156968
156969
>>156967
She can't help but wince too. Poor, poor colt, it really didn't seem that bad….
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156969
156970
>>156968
He successfully brings a few drinks, and after prodding, gives a refill on another one. Amber’s side is most over, though a couple ponies go to the bar.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156970
156971
>>156969
She leaves her post to use the bathroom and returns several minutes later. Unfortunately "mostly over" doesn't mean actually over.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156971
156972
>>156970
If any customers wonder in so close to closing time, they can seat themselves. Amber’s shift is definitely over by 9:30. Mustard has to hang on a little longer.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156972
156973
>>156971
She decides to perambulate over to the bar to see how Salt Mixer and her customers are doing. She cannot buy any drinks even if she wants to, but maybe she can strike up some chat.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156973
156974
>>156972
A stallion is talking to Salt Mixer about his marrital problems. Salt Mixer offers her sympathy. And…

“Oh, so you do want that drink?”
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156974
156975
>>156973
"Uh, no, I'm fine, really. Thank you very much," she answers a bit shyly.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156975
156976
>>156974
"You sure?" He says smiling. 20, also kind of a stocky build. Actually he is not the closest stallion to Amber, but he's one further away

"You've been standing up there all night."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156976
156977
>>156975
"I'm sure, I'm just here to relax a little."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156977
156978
>>156976
"I bet. A drink helps to relax."
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156978
156979 156980
>>156977
She thinks about this. She's only ever had alcohol in small quantities before, but you can't argue it doesn't help to relax. 'I suppose, but I can't afford one right now."
Anonymous
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No.156979
156980 156981
>>156978
"That's why I am buying it for you. Bar tender, get her a shot of what she wants."

[1d2 = 2]
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156980
156981
>>156979
>>156978
Salt Mixer looks over to Amber. She asks
"Amber, how old are you?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
?
No.156981
156982
>>156979
>>156980
"Uh…eighteen." Not much of a lie, her birthday isn't that far away.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156982
156983
>>156981
"Okay. What do you want?" She asks Amber
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156983
156984
>>156982
She thinks about what drinks are good, and realizes that she's totally ignorant of the topic. Well, what did her father drink, surely he has good taste, right?

"Whisky."
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156984
156985
>>156983
"One shot of..." she takes a semi random bottle, and pours a shot

The bowler cap pony moves over to the seat next to her, smiling.
"So. Tell me a bit about yourself. What brings you to work here?"
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156985
156986
>>156984
She eases away. Slooooowly.

"It's, uh, a very nice establishment…." She takes a gulp of the drink.
Anonymous
b84260f
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No.156986
156987
>>156985
"Where you come from? You don't seem like you're from around here."
He takes his own sip.

Amber's whiskey is not diluted by fruit juice, or anything. It's pure whiskey.
Amber Sunset
c2bda4c
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No.156987
156988
>>156986
The filly coughs and sputters uncontrollably.
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>>156987
"What's wrong little filly? You never have whiskey before?"
He pats her on the back
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>>156988
cough cough "Nope." She is practically teary-eyed from the ordeal.